Financial Accountant

Job Introduction

When you join Saga we welcome you with open arms and we fuel your career possibilities. We support. We encourage. We champion you to reach your full potential.

This role is an important part of the Finance team who strive to facilitate, to help and support the group function of the business.

Managing the Financial Control function of Saga Group, Saga Publishing, Saga Membership and Retirement Villages, the role will involve the preparation of all relevant statutory and internal financial reporting requirements, including Financial Statements, Tax and VAT returns. The role also involves the delivery of external reporting requirements and the management and validation of key supplier payments.

And in return, you can look forward to all of the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast paced career with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension, high street and online discounts, and concessions for holidays and travel.

Role Responsibility

• Aid the FP&A Finance Manager in the delivery of monthly internal financial reports to track the company’s position at each balance sheet date. Prepare journals, analytical reviews and balance sheet reconciliations, in line with Saga requirements.
• Continually review and improve the control and process environment.
• Draft Financial Statements for relevant legal entities.
• Assist payroll in completion of P11D’s and PSA returns.
• Prepare Corporation, VAT and ONS returns.
• Process Capex requests and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Maintain the ledgers in Dream.
• Work closely with the External Auditors providing data, information and explanations to them as required.
• Mentor and support the Assistant Accountants within the team, providing detailed help and guidance, as required. Lead by example at all times, championing the “Saga Truths”.
• Prepare and maintain process documents covering all work undertaken.
• Review Supplier payments to ensure in line with the Group policies.
• Take overall responsibility for the Group intercompany transactions.
• Support a “One Saga” team environment to ensure that silo behaviour is not entrenched.

The Ideal Candidate

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to quickly digest detailed and complex information.
• Able to quickly spot control risks within complex systems and companies, and design and implement processes to prevent or mitigate them.
• Knowledge and competence in financial and management accounts reporting.
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload without continuous oversight.

Education and Qualifications:

• ACCA, ACA or CIMA part qualified or newly qualified with demonstratable experience within a medium or large organisation.

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and through presentation of written data.
• Motivated and passionate about delivering a quality product.
• Flexible approach to work - a good team player who is also able to work independently

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include:

• 28 days holiday
• Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
• Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
• Pension
• Saga Social Club
• AXA Be Supported
• Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
• Free fruit 
• Give as you earn
• Childcare vouchers
• Free eye tests
• Honeymoon benefit
• Sharebuy
• Salary finance
• Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Long service awards

About the Company

When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. 

We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.

To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

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